Higgins is a city located in Lipscomb County Texas. Higgins has a 2024 population of 340. Higgins is currently declining at a rate of -1.45% annually and its population has decreased by -5.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 358 in 2020.
The average household income in Higgins is $76,590 with a poverty rate of 23.39%. The median age in Higgins is 37.1 years: 43.1 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Higgins was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 75.72% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 11.14% |
| Other race | 34 | 7.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 11 | 2.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 166 | 2.7 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Married | 97 | 3.19 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 46 | 1.04 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Male | 16 | 3.44 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Female | 7 | 5.29 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 7.85% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 3.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.71% |
| High School Graduate | 150 | 51.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 3.41% |
| Some College | 51 | 17.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 216 | 202 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 27 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 22 | 10 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 30.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,107 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,250 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,679 | $56,036 | $0 |
| Some College | $78,576 | $0 | $78,507 |
$55,679
Average Earnings
$56,036
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.97% of Higgins residents speak only English, while 11.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72 | 56 | 77.78% |
| Other | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| White | 313 | 27 | 8.63% |
| Multiple | 50 | 22 | 44% |
23.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.47%
Male Poverty Rate
24.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Higgins is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Higgins is White, with 8.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| High School | 24.67% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.13% |
| Male Employed | 13.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,056 | $94,872 |
| Households | $65,000 | $76,590 |
| Married Families | $113,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $28,657 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 9.17% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
86.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.87%
Born in Higgins
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
94.88% of Higgins residents were born in the United States, with 41.87% having been born in Texas. 3.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 319 | -4 | -1.24% |
| 2028 | 323 | -4 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 327 | -5 | -1.51% |
| 2026 | 332 | -4 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 336 | -4 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 340 | -5 | -1.45% |
| 2023 | 345 | 8 | 2.37% |
| 2022 | 337 | -5 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 342 | -16 | -4.47% |
| 2020 | 358 | -32 | -8.21% |
| 2019 | 390 | -10 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 400 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 405 | -17 | -4.03% |
| 2016 | 422 | -6 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 428 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 429 | 8 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 421 | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 416 | 15 | 3.74% |
| 2011 | 401 | 6 | 1.52% |
| 2010 | 395 | 0 | 0% |